Dublin and Monaghan bombings

The Dublin and Monaghan bombings occurred on 17 May 1974 from 5:28 PM to 6:58 PM when the unionist Ulster Volunteer Force detonated bombs in the cities of Dublin and Monaghan in Northern Ireland. Three bombs exploded in Dublin during rush hour while a fourth exploded ninety minutes later in Monaghan. A total of 34 people were killed and 300 wounded in the attacks, the deadliest attack of The Troubles.